What's Dorky?

[seven6ty]

And they do soak up the sweat!

They soak up the sweat, and either transfer it directly to your mask, or your hand as soon as you have to touch it, so what kind of a difference does it really make?

[roguepoint]

I go through three or four in a tournament. They do a fantastic job of keeping the sweat out of my eyes. I am glad that they make them prefit now so I don't have to tuck and wrap the old square ones. I like that they come in a variety of designs not just the old red or blue paisley. If those with bandana issues had focused more on improving their fencing skills, than on what was fashionable, I may not have beaten them on the strip.... while wearing a BANDANA.

[Phincer]

my son wants a pink lame.....

The Freakster......

Real men wear pink. At least that's what I remember from the 80's when the pink button-downs were popular.

And by the way, why do you never see a quarterback wear a bandana under his helmet to soak up sweat?

No, but I have seen those stocking hairnet things!!! Now THAT would be tacky for fencing! And I have seen linemen in bandanas (like the pre-fit ones the welders wear).

[seak]

I have bangs, they bother me when during fencing they tend to get in my eyes (the mask squishes them). To avoid this I wear a bandanna, it's not as bulky under the mask as a sweatband.

And btw I am a dork (though not because I wear a bandanna), what's wrong with that? so are most fencers

[EdGardner]

Tell a biker he looks like a dork in a bandana

Real men wear pink. At least that's what I remember from the 80's when the pink button-downs were popular.

Gee thanks, I had actually forgotten about that "fashion statement" now I have to call my therapist...

[gorgie101]

I used to wear a bandana and stoped because it kept comming off when I would take off my mask. I didn't wear it because of sweat I wore it becuase of my bangs. I never thought they looked bad though. Oh and screaming on the strip really anoys me! ;P

[Chuck F.]

When did fencing get so intolerant?

My 2 cents.

I hate people who say I'm intolerant. I won't stand for it!

[Phincer]

And btw I am a dork (though not because I wear a bandanna), what's wrong with that? so are most fencers

Dang it! I forgot...we've been in Fencing World so long and feel so normal within this existence I've forgotten what it is like to be in the Real World.
Really I think Fencing World is populated by Nerds. DH and I are nerds, and we begat a Nerd, although one that is a handsome, funny fencing Nerd.

[oso97]

19. Mediocre coaches who are called "maestro" by their minions.

ANY coach who requires his students to call him "maestro" instead of earning their respect the old fashioned way - one at a time, through example and positive role modeling.

[fatfencer]

I'm a lesbian..well as close as I'll ever get to being one. So out of support for women who also love women as much as I do.. I proudly wear the do-rag.

LESBIAN SOLIDARITY!!!!

Fatfencer

[Neinteen]

17 Staying in your kit when you've been knocked out, so that other people will think you haven't been knocked out.

*whistle*

my son wants a pink lame.....

Beat him until he doesn't. Tough Love.

Gee thanks, I had actually forgotten about that "fashion statement" now I have to call my therapist...

lol

I'm a lesbian..well as close as I'll ever get to being one. So out of support for women who also love women as much as I do.. I proudly wear the do-rag.

LESBIAN SOLIDARITY!!!!

Fatfencer

lol FF. Fatness + Bandana = Bad.

[Nicksmom]

#7. Doing Footwork with a cig hanging out of one's mouth.

#8. Wearing a medal all day and the next day and the next day unless you are the mom of the medalist. (JK)

9. Walking around talking on a cell phone very loudly while the person you are ripping apart is right behind you.

10. Harassing other people's kids and telling them what to do at a meet.

11. Telling other parents what events their children should be fencing when you are not a coach and don't play one on TV.

12. Introducing your kid to another parent as the "2007 National Y 10 Champion" of for that matter, any kind of champion.

13. Lying about other kids in your club. (or another club)

14. Giving birth in a venue.

15. Repeatedly claiming how bad screaming is when no one cares.

16. Getting drunk in a bar when a plane is late when the kids you are supposed to be watching are alone in the airport.

That's enough for now.
The Momster

Oh M omster, you are my hero.

[Jengar]

20. Putting extra padding under your plastic chest protector. (As a result, some of these fencers have chests that look deformed.)

[remistress]

21. Wearing sunglasses inside the dimly lit venue...all day long. (Sunglasses at night anyone?)

[Phincer]

20. Putting extra padding under your plastic chest protector. (As a result, some of these fencers have chests that look deformed.)

Male or female?

[Neinteen]

Male or female?

Plastic? I'd assume female. Or a sensitive guy. Practically the same thing.

[tlucente]

Nothing screams "noob" like taking off your jacket to swap body cords.

[Zilverzmurfen]

Nothing screams "noob" like taking off your jacket to swap body cords.

Yes; poking the eyes out of the ref whilst holding your weapon and trying to put on your mask -- with both hands..

[sabreur]

I agree with Ed. I'm too old to care what people think of the way I look.

In fact, I'm so old, I used to fence wearing a bandanna over my long hair in the days when both bandannas and long hair (on males) were considered cool....

Two of my club mates wear bandannas, and only one of them is a dork.

And my favorite person in the universe wears a bandanna when she fences.

Maybe it is dorky to worry about what people think is dorky.

[Phincer]

I agree with Ed. I'm too old to care what people think of the way I look.

......

Maybe it is dorky to worry about what people think is dorky.

Bahahahahaha!!!!! You are in the Parents Corner, remember? Parents.

Who? Me? Worried? Not in the least! Just curious b/c whenever a poster needs to insult someone-in any thread- there is the 'wearing a bandana' insult.

My DFS (dear fencing son) wears one (actually more than one per tournament b/c he sweats and has long hair), and if that kid EVER cares about what anyone else thinks, I will faint.